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Carnelian and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties


Stibiotantalite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Absent   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnelian and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Stibiotantalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Carnelian and Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Stibiotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Stibiotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is Not Available whereas that of Stibiotantalite is Not Available.

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